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Häftad, Engelska, 2019
847 kr
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Know how to set up, defend, and attack computer networks with this revised and expanded second edition.You will learn to configure your network from the ground up, beginning with developing your own private virtual test environment, then setting up your own DNS server and AD infrastructure. You will continue with more advanced network services, web servers, and database servers and you will end by building your own web applications servers, including WordPress and Joomla!. Systems from 2011 through 2017 are covered, including Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows Server 2012, and Windows Server 2016 as well as a range of Linux distributions, including Ubuntu, CentOS, Mint, and OpenSUSE.Key defensive techniques are integrated throughout and you will develop situational awareness of your network and build a complete defensive infrastructure, including log servers, network firewalls, web application firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.Of course, you cannot truly understand how to defend a network if you do not know how to attack it, so you will attack your test systems in a variety of ways. You will learn about Metasploit, browser attacks, privilege escalation, pass-the-hash attacks, malware, man-in-the-middle attacks, database attacks, and web application attacks.What You’ll LearnConstruct a testing laboratory to experiment with software and attack techniquesBuild realistic networks that include active directory, file servers, databases, web servers, and web applications such as WordPress and Joomla!Manage networks remotely with tools, including PowerShell, WMI, and WinRMUse offensive tools such as Metasploit, Mimikatz, Veil, Burp Suite, and John the RipperExploit networks starting from malware and initial intrusion to privilege escalation through password cracking and persistence mechanismsDefend networks by developing operational awareness using auditd and Sysmon to analyze logs, and deploying defensive tools such as the Snort intrusion detection system, IPFire firewalls, and ModSecurity web application firewallsWho This Book Is For This study guide is intended for everyone involved in or interested in cybersecurity operations (e.g., cybersecurity professionals, IT professionals, business professionals, and students)
Häftad, Engelska, 2019
141 kr
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This is the pilgrimage of a knitted-together Piltdown Man from the South Downs to Cornwall and Brittany. Mike O'Leary is a professional storyteller and his post-fairy tale knits together the knuckers, hags and wisht hounds of folklore with contemporary concerns of roadkill, hitch-hiking, migration and abuse.
Häftad, Engelska, 2026
468 kr
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Are you ready to move beyond theory and start building real-world cybersecurity skills? Initial Access with Metasploit and Meterpreter is your hands-on guide to understanding how attackers gain their first foothold—and how defenders can stop them. Designed for college students, self-taught learners, and early-career professionals, this book bridges the gap between classroom knowledge and practical expertise.Assuming a basic familiarity with Windows, Linux, and networking, this intermediate-level text dives straight into the tools and techniques used in offensive security. You’ll begin by using Metasploit and Meterpreter to access systems with known credentials, then progress to brute force attacks, phishing campaigns, and custom malware development. Along the way, you’ll explore how attackers exploit common weaknesses—and how defenders can detect and respond.From crafting phishing documents in Microsoft Office to generating and analyzing malware for Windows and Linux, you’ll gain a deep understanding of how initial access works in the wild. You’ll also learn how to work with and around Microsoft Defender Antivirus, giving you insight into both offensive and defensive strategies.With over 100 hands-on exercises, this book is ideal for classroom use or independent study. Whether you're preparing for a cybersecurity career or looking to sharpen your skills, this is your launchpad into the world of ethical hacking and red teaming.What You’ll Learn:Use Metasploit and Meterpreter to control compromised systemsLaunch brute force attacks with Metasploit, NetExec, and CrackMapExecBuild phishing attacks using document macros and web delivery scriptsCreate and analyze custom malware using PowerShell, Python, and GhidraUnderstand and manage Microsoft Defender AntivirusWho This Book Is For: Students, career changers, and aspiring cybersecurity professionals who want to build a solid foundation in offensive security techniques. If you’ve got the basics down and are ready to get your hands dirty, this book is for you.
Häftad, Engelska, 2026
666 kr
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Whether you're a student stepping into the world of cybersecurity or a self-taught learner eager to build real-world skills, this book is your gateway to understanding and mastering Linux from both offensive and defensive perspectives. Designed for readers with a basic familiarity with Linux, it dives deep into the practical techniques that form the backbone of system security.Through more than 100 hands-on exercises, you'll explore how attackers exploit Linux systems—and how defenders can harden them. Learn to navigate Bash with precision, manage users and authentication, crack password hashes, and uncover hidden processes. You'll gain insight into Systemd’s role in service management and persistence, and develop the skills to configure powerful security frameworks like SELinux and AppArmor.This book doesn’t just teach theory—it builds capability. You’ll learn how Linux handles file permissions and access control, how software is installed and verified, and how to think like both an attacker and a defender. Each chapter is packed with actionable knowledge that prepares you for real-world scenarios and professional challenges.What You’ll Learn:Create and manage users and authentication systemsCrack password hashes and understand PAMControl processes and Systemd servicesConfigure file permissions, ACLs, SELinux, and AppArmorBuild a strong foundation in Linux security through practical exercisesWho This Book Is For:Ideal for students in computer science, early-career professionals, and career changers aiming to break into cybersecurity. Whether used as a textbook or a self-study guide, this book equips readers with the hands-on experience needed to thrive in the field.
Häftad, Engelska, 2026
551 kr
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Whether you're a student, a career changer, or an early-career professional, this book offers a practical, hands-on introduction to Windows security fundamentals from both offensive and defensive perspectives. With over 100 exercises designed to reinforce key concepts, readers will gain real-world experience in securing domain-joined and stand-alone Windows systems.The journey begins with PowerShell—an essential tool for both administrators and attackers. You'll learn how PowerShell history is recorded, how credentials are managed, and how scripts can be obfuscated or monitored. From there, the book explores Windows users and groups, the logon process, access tokens, and User Account Control (UAC), providing a clear understanding of how Windows manages identity and privilege.Readers will dive into password hash storage and cracking techniques using tools like John the Ripper, and explore how rights and privileges are assigned through group memberships. The book also covers the Windows file system in depth, including symbolic links, alternate data streams, and the Mark of the Web, along with techniques for managing file permissions and discretionary access control lists (DACLs).You'll gain insight into Windows processes and services, learn how to view and manage them effectively, and understand key boot processes and process integrity. Each chapter builds practical skills that prepare you to think like both an attacker and a defender—essential for anyone entering the cybersecurity field.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN Hands-on experience with the security of domain-joined and stand-alone Windows systems.Create and manage local and domain users on a Windows system, will understand how and where their password hashes are stored, and be able to crack Windows passwords with John the Ripper.How Windows assigns privileges and rights to users and groups, including how access tokens are assigned and how they are used in User Account Control (UAC).How the Windows file system is organized, including shortcuts, symbolic links, junctions, alternate data streams, and the Mark of the Web; the reader will be able to view and manage file permissions and discretionary access control lists (DACLs).How to view and manage processes and services in Windows. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR:Ideal for computer science students, early-career professionals, and career changers looking to build a strong foundation in Windows security. Whether used in the classroom or for self-study, this book equips readers with the hands-on experience needed to succeed in cybersecurity.